Former MVP thinks the city would embrace Sanders
The hype surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft is picking up, and one name at the center of the buzz is Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton believes the New York Giants are the perfect match for Sanders.
“I wouldn’t want to go to Nashville if I was Shedeur,” Newton said on ESPN’s First Take. “I would want to go to the Giants. It’s a perfect fit.”
Newton praised Sanders’ confidence and presence, adding that the young quarterback’s aura would resonate well in New York, a city that thrives on larger-than-life personalities.
The Giants are currently seeking a new quarterback after releasing Daniel Jones’ after his struggles led to a disappointing 3-14 season. As a result, the noise around Sanders heading to the Big Apple is growing louder.
Sanders has already made a strong impression on the Giants’ front office. Several videos of Sanders interacting with head coach Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen and other Giants front office members surfaced during the East-West Shrine Bowl. Additionally, they had scouts present throughout Sanders’ standout season at Colorado, where he threw for more than 4,100 yards and 40 combined touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat ability and strong arm.
“The thing that I do love about Shedeur is his ability to not waver, ‘He’s this, he’s that,’ his aura is engulfing,” Newton said. “That can be intimidating, and when you think about all the teams in the league, there’s a handful of teams that will embody that. I can see everybody in New York [embracing him]. That’s who he is.”
New York could be the perfect stage for Sanders to shine. The Giants’ offense has struggled, and they’ve been without a quarterback capable of taking them to the next level. With his mix of athleticism, confidence, and leadership, Sanders might just be the spark they need. Newton, the NFL MVP in 2015, sees Sanders as a great fit for the city and the team.
“I think New York presents a bigger pool for the Sanders name. What would that look like?,” Newton said. “And if we’re talking about business alone and opportunity alone. This is not even about Deion, more or less than about Shedeur right? I think Shedeur has him written all over it as a New York Giant.”
